(A) The reaction of toluene with $Cl_2$ in the presence of sunlight (or $UV$ light) proceeds via a free radical mechanism to form benzyl chloride $(C_

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(A) The reaction of toluene with $Cl_2$ in the presence of sunlight (or $UV$ light) proceeds via a free radical mechanism to form benzyl chloride $(C_6H_5CH_2Cl)$.This is a side-chain chlorination reaction.In the presence of Lewis acids like anhydrous $AlCl_3$ or $FeCl_3$,the reaction would instead undergo electrophilic aromatic substitution to form ortho- and para-chlorotoluene.

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Toluene reacts with $Cl_2$ in the presence of .............. to form benzyl chloride.

A
Presence of sunlight
B
Absence of sunlight
C
Presence of anhydrous $AlCl_3$
D
Presence of $FeCl_3$

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Which of the following species is most reactive in $S_{N}2$ reaction?

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The order of reactivity $3^{\circ} \text{ halide} > 2^{\circ} \text{ halide} > 1^{\circ} \text{ halide} > CH_3X$ represents which of the following reactions?

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Considering the above reactions,the compound $A$ and compound $B$ respectively are:

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Match the $LIST$-$I$ with $LIST$-$II$:
List-$I$ (Reaction) List-$II$ (Mechanism)
$A$. Williamson Synthesis $I$. Electrophilic addition
$B$. Friedel-Crafts Reaction $II$. Free radical substitution
$C$. Bromination of vinyl benzene $III$. Nucleophilic substitution
$D$. Chlorination of toluene in light $IV$. Electrophilic substitution

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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The major product '$B$' in the below mentioned reaction is:
$CH_3-CH(Br)-CH_3 \xrightarrow[\Delta]{\text{Alc. KOH}} A \xrightarrow[\text{Peroxide absent}]{\text{HBr}} B$

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List-$I$ (Reaction)	List-$II$ (Mechanism)
$A$. Williamson Synthesis	$I$. Electrophilic addition
$B$. Friedel-Crafts Reaction	$II$. Free radical substitution
$C$. Bromination of vinyl benzene	$III$. Nucleophilic substitution
$D$. Chlorination of toluene in light	$IV$. Electrophilic substitution

Toluene reacts with $Cl_2$ in the presence of .............. to form benzyl chloride.

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Which of the following species is most reactive in $S_{N}2$ reaction?

The order of reactivity $3^{\circ} \text{ halide} > 2^{\circ} \text{ halide} > 1^{\circ} \text{ halide} > CH_3X$ represents which of the following reactions?

Considering the above reactions,the compound $A$ and compound $B$ respectively are:

The major product '$B$' in the below mentioned reaction is:$CH_3-CH(Br)-CH_3 \xrightarrow[\Delta]{\text{Alc. KOH}} A \xrightarrow[\text{Peroxide absent}]{\text{HBr}} B$

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The major product '$B$' in the below mentioned reaction is:
$CH_3-CH(Br)-CH_3 \xrightarrow[\Delta]{\text{Alc. KOH}} A \xrightarrow[\text{Peroxide absent}]{\text{HBr}} B$